I am a Certified Public Accountant and the son of a Naval Aviator (he flew airplanes in the Navy). My mother was very active in whatever community she was in during her entire life. She contributed her time and treasure to various organizations and was somewhat of a Bridge (the card game) expert by the end of her life. I attended private schools throughout my educational career except in college where I attended the University of California at San Diego. There I majored in Literature and mi